Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2005 Yamaha Xt660x?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2005 Yamaha Xt660x?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2005 Yamaha Xt660x?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2005 Yamaha Xt660x reliable?

Based on MOT data from 163 vehicles, the 2005 Yamaha Xt660x has a first-time MOT pass rate of 86.4%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2005 Yamaha Xt660x?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2005 Yamaha Xt660x are: Exhaust noisy (75% of vehicles), Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (59.2% of vehicles), Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (52.1% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2005 Yamaha Xt660x?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Yamaha Xt660x (2005)

163 real MOT outcomes analysed • 86.4% first-time pass rate

2005 Yamaha Xt660x

CarHunch analysed 163 real MOT records for the 2005 Yamaha Xt660x. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2005 Yamaha XT660X has a first-time pass rate of 86.4%, which is a solid 6.4 percentage points above the UK average of 80%, suggesting this is a reliably built bike. The dangerous defect rate of 15.3% is acceptable and not a red flag, though roughly one in six examples has experienced a serious safety issue at some point.

At nearly 14,100 miles on average, these machines are showing moderate mileage for their age—neither babied nor thrashed—and the average of 1.53 failures per test indicates most pass without major work. Check suspension and braking components carefully on any example you view, as the 6.0 advisories per vehicle suggest these are the areas where wear accumulates, and budget for preventive maintenance to keep one of these solid performers on the road.

We have limited data for the 2005 Yamaha Xt660x — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

86.4%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

15.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.53

Over 10.4 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

11k

Middle half: 7k–18k

For context

These stats describe 163 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 163 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Exhaust & emissions 75%

Exhaust noisy

Tyre wear 59.2%

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 37.3%

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Lighting 22.5%

Headlamp aim too low · Drive chain slightly loose · Rear reflector on motorcycle missing

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Other issues 19.4%

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive · Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive

Suspension & steering 14.1%

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2005.

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Based on MOT data from 163 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 15.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Mileage Distribution

Most 2005 Yamaha Xt660x vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

11,353

typical

7,153

low mileage

17,612

high mileage

Half of all 2005 Yamaha Xt660x vehicles fall between 7,153 and 17,612 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 7,153 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 7,153–17,612 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2005 Yamaha Xt660xs sit.

⚠ Over 23,776 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2005 Yamaha Xt660x — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 64% of 2005 Yamaha Xt660xs are still active.

53 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 64% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

10.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.53

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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